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UX Researcher (III)Aquent • Sunnyvale, CA, United States
UX Researcher (III)

UX Researcher (III)

Aquent • Sunnyvale, CA, United States
16 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Overview

Placement Type : Temporary

Salary :

$101.01-116.64 Hourly

up to $116.64 / hr

Start Date : 11.17.2025

Aquent is partnering with a leading global technology company renowned for its groundbreaking innovations and commitment to enhancing user experiences across a vast ecosystem of products and services. This organization is at the forefront of shaping how people interact with technology, driven by a mission to create intuitive, impactful, and inclusive solutions that touch millions of lives daily.

We're seeking a highly skilled and passionate UX Researcher to join our client's team as a key contributor to their user experience initiatives. In this dynamic role, you'll shape product strategy and decision-making through expert research insights-directly influencing the direction of future innovations. Your work will elevate user experience, drive user-centric thinking, and foster a culture of empathy across cross-functional teams.

As a senior member of the team, you'll leverage your deep UX research expertise to lead moderately complex projects with significant autonomy. Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll guide product teams and stakeholders with clear, actionable recommendations and champion inclusive design practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Propose innovative, research-driven ideas to enhance products and services.
  • Drive user-centric thinking to overcome strategic and technological challenges through collaborative problem-solving.
  • Advocate for inclusive research and design practices to ensure accessibility and equity.
  • Analyze and synthesize user, product, and business needs to guide product strategy.
  • Craft and communicate impactful research findings and insights that balance user and business perspectives.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to amplify the visibility and adoption of research outcomes.
  • Identify and use key metrics to evaluate the impact of products and services across the ecosystem.
  • Leverage deep knowledge of business goals, user trends, and the competitive landscape to inform decisions.
  • Contribute to project prioritization, resource planning, and issue resolution.
  • Conduct comprehensive research to identify user needs and business opportunities with empathy and insight.
  • Evolve and adapt research strategies for large or complex projects to anticipate future needs.
  • Execute qualitative and quantitative analyses, including strategic surveys and frameworks.
  • Build consensus and influence teams to adopt research-based, user-focused solutions.
  • Communicate insights and recommendations effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills :

  • Proficiency in interactive technology
  • Expertise in ethical UX research principles and practices
  • Strong command of UX research methodologies
  • Deep understanding of the product development lifecycle
  • Knowledge of human and user behavior
  • Exceptional UX storytelling skills
  • Experience leading and executing diverse research processes
  • Proficiency in UX systems thinking
  • About Aquent Talent

    Aquent Talent connects exceptional marketing, creative, and design professionals with the world's top brands. Eligible talent enjoy comprehensive benefits, including subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and a 401(k) with company match.

    Aquent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and thrive.

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